VPAE 401 Concepts in Arts Enterprise Careers - 3 credits

Prerequisite(s): MATH 130I or MATH 130B or MATH 139
This course introduces the fundamentals of business to the arts major through a combination of text, lecture, multimedia resources, projects and experiences. Business concepts are examined with a specific focus on arts-focused organizations and the best practices that enable these concepts to have a positive effect on patrons, employees, and the artistic community as a whole. This unique approach draws from the interdisciplinary field of Arts Management providing a toolkit to understand and assess management practices in artistic institutions.
Semester(s) Offered: Fall, Spring